Gay Rights Group Hosts Film

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With
the recent rash of suicides by gay youth who were harrassed, Equality
Cincinnati is sponsoring a screening of the documentary, Bullied: A
Student, A School and a Case That Made History, at the Esquire
Theatre. After the film, a panel discussion will be held.

The
film examines the case of Jamie
Nabozny, who as a teen-ager in Wisconsin in the 1990s, was tormented
by his fellow middle school and high school students. The bullying
included beatings, a mock rape and being urinated upon. Nabozny
attempted suicide several times, and eventually dropped out of school
and ran away.

Years
later, Nabozny and his parents sued the school district in federal
court, alleging it knew of the abuse and should've protected him from
the assaults. The court ruled in Nabozny's favor, concluding all
young people are entitled to a safe educational experience,
regardless of sexual orientation.

The
30-minute documentary was produced by the Southern Poverty Law
Center.

Equality
Cincinnati's screening will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Esquire,
320 Ludlow Ave. in the Gaslight District.

Because
seating is limited, reservations are required. RSVP to
EqualityCincinnati.org or call 513-807-7866. The event is free
although donations are appreciated.